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Wittgenstein, Ludwig  Ludwig Wittgenstein is one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century, and regarded by some as the most important since Immanuel Kant. His early work was influenced by that of Arthur Schopenhauer and, especially, by his teacher Bertrand Russell and by Gottlob Frege, who became something of a friend. This work culminated in the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, the only philosophy book that Wittgenstein published during his lifetime. It claimed to solve all the major problems of philosophy and was held in especially high esteem by the anti-metaphysical logical positivists. The Tractatus is based on the idea that philosophical problems arise from misunderstandings of the logic of language, and it tries to show what this logic is. Table of Contents 1. Ludwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein, born on April 26th 1889 in Vienna, Austria, was a charismatic enigma. The Wittgenstein family was large and wealthy. 2. The book certainly does not seem to be about ethics. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Siete películas pornográficas mejores que "Nymphomaniac", según El País Twitter4303 4303facebook197K 197Kpinterest360 360google plus1848Share1848linked in293 293email57 57stumbleupon1677Share1677meneame405Share405 La pornografía es la descripción pura y simple de los placeres carnales; el erotismo es la misma descripción revalorizada, en función de una idea del amor o de la vida social. Todo aquello que es erótico es necesariamente pornográfico por añadidura y en estos temas, se cree, es mucho más importante distinguir entre lo erótico y lo obsceno. El próximo 25 de diciembre llegará a las salas de cine, de Dinamarca, el más reciente trabajo del director de cine Lars Von Trier. Experto en el arte de la provocación, Lars Von Trier ha vuelto a convertirse en blanco de las críticas, positivas y negativas, gracias a Nymphomaniac. Por esta razón te presentamos siete películas pornográficas que han sido consideradas mejores que Nymphomaniac, según el diario español El País: 1.- The Devil In Miss Jones (Gerard Damiano, 1973) 2.- Cafe Flesh (Rinse Dream, 1982)

Odisea En la Carnegie Mellon Posner Memorial Collections existe un libro con el título “A history of French etching from the sixteenth century to the present day, by F. L. Leipnik; illustrated with a frontispiece and one hundred and six reproductions in photogravure., Leipnik, F. L." (Una historia del grabado francés desde el siglo XVI hasta la actualidad…ilustrado con un frontispicio y 106 reproducciones en fotograbado), el libro fue publicado inicialmente en 1924, y en sus 201 páginas describe magistralmente a los principales grabadores franceses hasta principios del siglo XX. Para ver el autor y titulo de la obra pasen el cursor sobre la lámina, para ampliar (muy recomendado pues las he subido en alta resolución), pulsen sobre la misma. Dado el texto que acompaña a las imágenes esta entrada será larga, por tanto siéntense cómodamente y lean con tranquilidad, creo que les interesara. Charles Meryon (1821-1868) Ilustrador francés. Louis Theodore Devilly (1818 - 1886) nació en Metz, Francia.

Giant Glowing Sculpture Made From Crushed PET Bottles Rises at the Venice Architecture Bienniale A freestanding sculpture made from thousands of salvaged PET bottles popped up at the Venice Architecture Biennale. Created by Rodrigo Garcia and Maciej Siuda, this repurposed public art installation titled Devebere represents the massive amounts of waste we create. Garcia and Siuda created Devebere after winning the Gau:di student competition for sustainable architecture. The temporary sculpture provided a free space for recreation and relaxation—and created some cool shadows—during the city’s Biennale. The sculpture was made by first cleaning the outside of the bottles, then taking the label and top off, and sucking the air out of them, which makes them much stronger. + Devebere Photo © Devebere Via Experimenta

Furniture Colombo is the most recent furniture project presented to us via e-mail by company WEWOOD–Portuguese Joinery. The unconventional egg-inspired table in solid oak was designed with elegance and irreverence, and produced with artisanal know-how. Colombo is a piece which combines an innovative look with traditional techniques of joinery. We see rounded design lines all around, in organic forms and man-made designs. Inspired by the posture used in horseback riding, Christian Sjöström has designed Camou, an everyday-use chair emphasizing on movement, variation and control of the body.

Top 12 Banksy Pieces of 2010 12.) San Francisco Banksy is the gold standard when it comes to urban street art. His legendary reputation has only grown since the 2010 release of his intriguing movie, "Exit Through the Gift Shop" (which is streaming now). To promote the film, Banksy went into super-overdrive and attacked city walls across North America like there was no tomorrow. 11.) 10.) 9.) 8.) 7.) 6.) 5.) 4.) 3.) 2.) 1.) Banksy's website More Incredible Street Art:Transformative Street Art by Roa (10 pics)Global Warming & War by Blu (5 pics)Skount + Laguna in Spain (2 pics)Mentalgassi in Berlin (3 pics) Office Design Bath & Office Interiors Bristol - OEG Interiors It is widely acknowledged that the environment in which people work has a major influence on their concentration, performance and productivity. Achieving this ideal environment requires careful analysis, creative yet functional design followed by effective implementation. This is where OEG's experience comes in. What can OEG Interiors offer? Understanding & Analysis The basis of successful project design is a defined project brief & set of objectives united with an in-depth knowledge of the organisation, it's situation, problems experienced, staff, organisation structure & operation processes. Design Process We strive to ensure that the specification of creative concepts, inspiring colours & stimulating finishes is applied to your project without in any way compromising on functionality producing a harmonious environment that promotes your company values and objectives. Best Practice Implementation Draw on our expertise in:- Client Testimonials

Champagne Perrier-Jouët Loopcamp: Giant Musical Recycled Paper Cylinders Rise From The Dusty Desert Plain at Burning Man The desert extravaganza Burning Man started in 1986 as a small gathering of free-thinking artists, but it has since evolved into a storied pilgrimage for creatives that attracts about 50,000 people each year. In 2012, Stéphane Malka of Malka Architecture took to the flat and dusty scene of Black Rock City in Nevada with Loopcamp - an installation comprised of giant recycled paper cylinders of different widths and heights that serve two important functions. Hit the jump for the "deets." Black Rock City is carefully organized in a giant semi-circle with grid rows that all face the open desert, and the scene of the final burning event. Malka Architecture installed their recycled cylinders, which look like giant paper towel cartons, in an open space amid the geodesic domes and art cars and half-naked participants. Loopcamp’s was specifically oriented in a semi circle that faces directly into oncoming winds in order to take advantage of wind pressure to create a giant wind chime.

December | 2008 I’ve been tagged a bunch of times for the “Seven Random Things” meme that’s been going around for a while now, and it’s high time I came up with a list to share. Rather than just do it straight, though, I think I’m going to base all seven random things about myself on this photo: Yes, that’s me in my bedroom in the fall of 1992. What can we learn from this photo? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. And yeah, I still almost always wear black. Dan Brill Architects ‘ Dan Brill Architects of the UK are among 12 international practices shortlisted to design a pedestrian footbridge for Trestles Beach, a surf spot in southern California. The Safe Trestles design competition, organised by Architecture for Humanity, sought designs that give provide surfers access to the beach from the road on the bluff above, carrying them safely across a railway line while protecting the fragile dunes. ‘ (Continue reading…)

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